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10/23/2005 09:13:07 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by micknewton:
I wanted to be a sycophant, but all the good photographers were already taken. So, I decided that I would be my own.
Damn, I'm so good, I'd hire myself 5 times.
You rock Mick!!!
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I'd hire ya in a heartbeat, Mick. Just cuz you're so awesomely cool and take rad pictures. :)
you do rock!! :) |
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10/23/2005 09:17:49 PM · #77 |
| from a business standpoint, i probably wouldn't go into business with anyone i hadn't met in person, or at least talked to on the phone. that would knock two people off my list. of the others, only one have i not met in person; the rest, i've had the pleasure of shooting with side-by-side, and i'm not sucking up to anyone. i would rather work with people i admire and feel can push me further, though, than to simply be the big fish in my own pond. |
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10/23/2005 09:25:14 PM · #78 |
To people who know me, I don't suck up either. I can be nice in polite society, but I DON'T SUCK UP. Plus what would be the need to do that in this venue? I don't get it.
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10/23/2005 09:27:20 PM · #79 |
moodville
laurielblack
davenit
gordon
magnetic9999
There are of course probably 100s of others, but if I wanted to offer the best in content and style to prospective clients, this crew would get whatever they asked of us done.
-danny
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10/23/2005 09:33:58 PM · #80 |
I'd go for fun and talent combined--
Jacko
Kiwiness
Pedro
BradP
Sher
And just so Sher doesn't feel like the only girl there--
Shutterfly, Laurie, and Moody joins my party
EDIT--Plus Davenit DUH!! What was I thinking
Message edited by author 2005-10-23 21:36:25. |
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10/23/2005 09:39:58 PM · #81 |
There are 71 photographers on my favorites list. I could pick just about any 5 at random and know my business would take off. Of course, anyone on the site favorites list is an obvious choice. Here are five less familiar partners to guarantee success:
Ursula- The composer. Finds the hidden color and composition in even the most mundane subjects.
Elsapo- The rising star. Versatile and technically excellent. It would be foolish to leave him to a competitor.
Dax- The artist. Her portfolio is an art gallery waiting to happen.
EddyG- The thinker. Proof that you can never have too much imagination.
jodiecoston- The teacher. Every shot a lesson in photographic excellence.
So, anybody wanna start a business...? ;-) |
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10/23/2005 09:40:51 PM · #82 |
| I am very new here but in this short time my favorite so far is qart. |
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10/23/2005 09:41:26 PM · #83 |
Originally posted by deapee:
I have my favorites, and they're on my favorites list. I see no need to talk about them here...if you're curious, click on my profile and see who they are. |
Perfect proof you posted the way you did on this thread...
Anyway,
My 5 picks are:
JPR for his streetish style
xion for his extreme image-moodyness
goodman for her appealing artistic abilities and transfered emotion
grigrigirl for her representation of form and the human body
heida for her photoshop genious and her art's mass appeal
Message edited by scalvert - Play nice. Outright name calling isn't allowed.. |
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10/23/2005 09:51:58 PM · #84 |
What I would truely like to know is who is making their living off of photography here? Are all the 'greats'?
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10/23/2005 09:59:19 PM · #85 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
What I would truely like to know is who is making their living off of photography here? Are all the 'greats'? |
There is trouble in Dodge...........could be something is burning...........
Message edited by author 2005-10-23 22:00:05. |
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10/23/2005 10:02:29 PM · #86 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
What I would truely like to know is who is making their living off of photography here? Are all the 'greats'? |
Nope, I don't make my living off photography :) |
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10/23/2005 10:09:47 PM · #87 |
I'm shocked alfresco! What do you do?
What got me wondering is....I was at the mall last nite and saw a portion of a corner with about 6 portraits framed and some rack cards there (decent unique photos of children mostly). It was someone advertising their photography business. I took a card and went to their website studio193.
So I decided to check it out online, and I must say that I'm feeling fairly certain I could do this myself. I haven't worked in this field before and have been unsure about the competition in the area. My not having a studio (place to bring clients) is probably the big lack in this scenario.
They say on their site they have 3 offices. Got me wondering if they are a company rather than an individual.
Just curious. |
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10/23/2005 10:14:51 PM · #88 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
What I would truely like to know is who is making their living off of photography here? Are all the 'greats'? |
almost ;-)
but, all the same, shooting is all i do... |
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10/23/2005 10:23:51 PM · #89 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
What I would truely like to know is who is making their living off of photography here? Are all the 'greats'? |
im glad you posted this... that site is fantastic, some gorgeous photos there,...
i get phone calls on a regular basis ( we live in a very small town ) asking me to do portraits / formals/weddings and stuff...but im too chicken, and say no.... would love to have a bit more experience and confidence... anyone know where you can buy that??
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10/23/2005 10:27:33 PM · #90 |
roadrunner-
Sadly it aint for sale, has to be earned..LOL
Start small...volunteer to be a backup photog maybe and see how your confidence level builds over time. Once you see you can produce great photos (and we all know you can) you will soon learn to turn those no's into yes's. Go for it girl. |
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10/23/2005 10:28:41 PM · #91 |
Originally posted by roadrunner:
im glad you posted this... that site is fantastic, some gorgeous photos there,...
i get phone calls on a regular basis ( we live in a very small town ) asking me to do portraits / formals/weddings and stuff...but im too chicken, and say no.... would love to have a bit more experience and confidence... anyone know where you can buy that?? |
next time say yes!... I was scared the first time but it went great, I still worry a lot when working for someone else but so far everything has worked out ;)
oh and thanks to those who posted my name :) made my day too ;)
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10/23/2005 10:30:21 PM · #92 |
Originally posted by roadrunner:
...would love to have a bit more experience and confidence |
FWIW, you were among my choices of "5 photographers." I only left you out because I haven't seen enough of your photos. From what I HAVE seen, you certainly have the ability to do this professionally. |
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10/23/2005 10:33:37 PM · #93 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by roadrunner:
...would love to have a bit more experience and confidence |
FWIW, you were among my choices of "5 photographers." I only left you out because I haven't seen enough of your photos. From what I HAVE seen, you certainly have the ability to do this professionally. |
Yeah I totally agree. Theres so many 'professionals' I've seen around locally that don't have half the skill of some DPCers.
Message edited by author 2005-10-23 22:34:00. |
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10/23/2005 10:35:02 PM · #94 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by roadrunner:
...would love to have a bit more experience and confidence |
FWIW, you were among my choices of "5 photographers." I only left you out because I haven't seen enough of your photos. From what I HAVE seen, you certainly have the ability to do this professionally. |
thanks guy's... i spose it will all come over time... it's just very daunting to take money off someone, and make sure they like what you do...i just have no confidence from being a stay at home mum for the past 14 years, but like i told my kids this year.." It's now my turn "
i have grown in confidence just by being on this site, i tell people i am studying over seas at the moment.. and then to read this thread and see my name under some people's choice's gives me a real boost..
THANKS.... from the bottom of my heart......
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10/23/2005 10:37:49 PM · #95 |
Originally posted by roadrunner:
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ohh another thing... do your first job free (except prints)... (thats what I did and they loved them so much that they gave me a little x-tra lol) but i believe you can definetly do it!
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10/23/2005 10:56:00 PM · #96 |
Originally posted by elsapo:
Originally posted by roadrunner:
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ohh another thing... do your first job free (except prints)... (thats what I did and they loved them so much that they gave me a little x-tra lol) but i believe you can definetly do it! |
hey great advice.. i have done heaps of photos for friends, and only charged them printing... so i spose thats step one.... just spoke to skip, and im going to ring some people up that rang me last week...
thanks skip, and everyone else that gave me encouragment...
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10/23/2005 11:01:52 PM · #97 |
Originally posted by roadrunner:
.... just spoke to skip, and im going to ring some people up that rang me last week...
thanks skip, and everyone else that gave me encouragment... |
Like I said, he's a great guy to have on your team. And so as to repeat myself again, I'd be honored to work along side both of you. :-) But you and I Kelly would have a heck of a problem, as we both seem to have nerves and self doubt when it comes to jumping in with both feet. We'd never get anything done! And that would be where Skip would come in handy!! Nothing works best like a swift kick in the rear to get you moving in the right direction. :-D
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10/23/2005 11:05:21 PM · #98 |
Originally posted by jenesis:
Originally posted by roadrunner:
.... just spoke to skip, and im going to ring some people up that rang me last week...
thanks skip, and everyone else that gave me encouragment... |
Like I said, he's a great guy to have on your team. And so as to repeat myself again, I'd be honored to work along side both of you. :-) But you and I Kelly would have a heck of a problem, as we both seem to have nerves and self doubt when it comes to jumping in with both feet. We'd never get anything done! And that would be where Skip would come in handy!! Nothing works best like a swift kick in the rear to get you moving in the right direction. :-D |
LOL... i will shoot and shoot, it seems second nature ( not actually it seems first nature now ) but as far as actually taking money off someone and having them have the photos hanging on their wall, freaks me out... im more worried they will ask for their money back after a little while... hahah....
it would be great if we all lived closer, would love to work along side all of you.... even if it was for a day...
thanks jennifer...
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10/23/2005 11:26:40 PM · #99 |
Originally posted by CalliopeKel:
... check it out online, and I must say that I'm feeling fairly certain I could do this myself. ... |
In my opinion you definitely have in ample supply the requisite skills for being a portrait photographer, you have a wonderful eye. |
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10/23/2005 11:32:03 PM · #100 |
it's never easy getting started, but if you sit on your ass worrying about it, you'll never know...
not everybody has the obsession/passion/opportunity to make a go at something like photography, but what have ya got to lose?
it's one thing to expect to pay the mortgage, health insurance, buy groceries, etc right out of the gate. on the other hand, start working, start charging, and little by little, you'll get to where you want to be. ya gotta start somewhere...
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